Malpractice Claims Following Major Liver and Pancreatic Surgeries

General surgery is a highly litigious specialty, with most claims related to delays in diagnosis or surgical negligence. A study analyzing malpractice cases from the last two decades found that the majority named surgeons as defendants, with a higher likelihood of verdicts favoring defendants. Payouts to plaintiffs, though less common, were significant, highlighting the legal risks in major hepatic and pancreatic surgeries.